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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.25, 839.18 and 359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.25, 839.18 and 359.65 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.25 : 839.18 = 359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.25/839.18 = 359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.25x = 839.18 × 359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.25x = 301,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,809.89/608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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