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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.97, 838.95 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.97, 838.95 and 359.25 is: 495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.97 : 838.95 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.97/838.95 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.97x = 838.95 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.97x = 301,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,392.00/607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.73

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