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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 838.38 and 397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 838.38 and 397.93 is: 548.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 838.38 = 397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/838.38 = 397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 838.38 × 397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 333,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,613.98/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.63

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