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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.25, 839.10 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.25, 839.10 and 372.12 is: 513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.25 : 839.10 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.25/839.10 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.25x = 839.10 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.25x = 312,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,245.89/608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.35

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