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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.20, 838.92 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.20, 838.92 and 384.04 is: 529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.20 : 838.92 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.20/838.92 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.20x = 838.92 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.20x = 322,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,178.84/608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.73

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