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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.01, 838.86 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.01, 838.86 and 359.16 is: 495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.01 : 838.86 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.01/838.86 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.01x = 838.86 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.01x = 301,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,284.96/608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.53

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