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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.22, 839.30 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.22, 839.30 and 359.55 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.22 : 839.30 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.22/839.30 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.22x = 839.30 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.22x = 301,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,768.52/608.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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