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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 839.52 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 839.52 and 401.28 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 839.52 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/839.52 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 839.52 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 336,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,882.59/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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