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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 839.15 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 839.15 and 359.43 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 839.15 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/839.15 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 839.15 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 301,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,613.89/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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