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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 839.28 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 839.28 and 359.54 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 839.28 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/839.28 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 839.28 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 301,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,754.73/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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