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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 839.04 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 839.04 and 359.32 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 839.04 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/839.04 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 839.04 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 301,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,483.85/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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