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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 839.14 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 839.14 and 387.13 is: 534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 839.14 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/839.14 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 839.14 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 324,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,856.27/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.19

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