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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 837.60 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 837.60 and 528.44 is: 727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 837.60 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/837.60 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 837.60 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 442,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,622.94/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.71

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