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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.98, 839.01 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.98, 839.01 and 375.09 is: 517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.98 : 839.01 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.98/839.01 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.98x = 839.01 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.98x = 314,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,704.26/607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.62

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