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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 838.94 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 838.94 and 371.84 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 838.94 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/838.94 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 838.94 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 311,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,945.40/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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