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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 839.15 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 839.15 and 359.33 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 839.15 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/839.15 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 839.15 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 301,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,525.78/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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