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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 839.44 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 839.44 and 375.48 is: 518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 839.44 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/839.44 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 839.44 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 315,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,192.93/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.14

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