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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 839.10 and 359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 839.10 and 359.59 is: 496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 839.10 = 359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/839.10 = 359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 839.10 × 359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 301,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,725.98/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.11

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