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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.95, 839.19 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.95, 839.19 and 359.38 is: 496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.95 : 839.19 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.95/839.19 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.95x = 839.19 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.95x = 301,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,588.10/607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.07

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