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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 839.28 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 839.28 and 387.04 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 839.28 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/839.28 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 839.28 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 324,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,834.93/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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