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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 838.94 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 838.94 and 359.28 is: 495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 838.94 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/838.94 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 838.94 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 301,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,412.57/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.64

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