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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.95, 839.00 and 359.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.95, 839.00 and 359.21 is: 495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.95 : 839.00 = 359.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.95/839.00 = 359.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.95x = 839.00 × 359.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.95x = 301,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,380.19/607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.73

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