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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 838.75 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 838.75 and 359.34 is: 495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 838.75 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/838.75 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 838.75 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 301,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,392.23/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.77

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