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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.01, 839.16 and 359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.01, 839.16 and 359.31 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.01 : 839.16 = 359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.01/839.16 = 359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.01x = 839.16 × 359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.01x = 301,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,518.58/608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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