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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.94, 838.99 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.94, 838.99 and 359.40 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.94 : 838.99 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.94/838.99 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.94x = 838.99 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.94x = 301,533.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,533.01/607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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