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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.17, 839.61 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.17, 839.61 and 372.18 is: 513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.17 : 839.61 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.17/839.61 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.17x = 839.61 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.17x = 312,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,480.92/608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.81

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