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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.22, 839.41 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.22, 839.41 and 372.33 is: 513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.22 : 839.41 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.22/839.41 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.22x = 839.41 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.22x = 312,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,533.33/608.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.85

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