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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.09, 839.42 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.09, 839.42 and 372.03 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.09 : 839.42 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.09/839.42 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.09x = 839.42 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.09x = 312,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,287.56/608.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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