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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 839.40 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 839.40 and 398.24 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 839.40 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/839.40 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 839.40 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 334,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,280.66/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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