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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.07, 839.21 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.07, 839.21 and 375.20 is: 517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.07 : 839.21 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.07/839.21 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.07x = 839.21 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.07x = 314,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,865.52/608.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.81

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