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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608, 839.16 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608, 839.16 and 372.02 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608 : 839.16 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608/839.16 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608x = 839.16 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608x = 312,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,184.30/608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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