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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 838.68 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 838.68 and 386.72 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 838.68 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/838.68 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 838.68 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 324,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,334.33/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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