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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 839.23 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 839.23 and 359.49 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 839.23 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/839.23 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 839.23 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 301,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,694.79/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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