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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 839.18 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 839.18 and 372 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 839.18 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/839.18 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 839.18 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 312,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,173.10/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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