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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 839.52 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 839.52 and 359.76 is: 496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 839.52 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/839.52 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 839.52 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 302,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,025.72/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.49

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