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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 839.24 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 839.24 and 359.54 is: 496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 839.24 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/839.24 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 839.24 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 301,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,740.87/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.24

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