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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 839.09 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 839.09 and 359.63 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 839.09 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/839.09 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 839.09 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 301,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,758.64/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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