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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 838.92 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 838.92 and 538.12 is: 742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 838.92 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/838.92 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 838.92 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 451,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,439.63/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.11

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