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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 838.80 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 838.80 and 375 is: 517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 838.80 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/838.80 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 838.80 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 314,550
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,550/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.25

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