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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 839.16 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 839.16 and 359.53 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 839.16 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/839.16 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 839.16 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 301,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,701.10/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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