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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 838.94 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 838.94 and 375.26 is: 517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 838.94 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/838.94 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 838.94 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 314,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,820.62/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.75

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