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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 839.55 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 839.55 and 359.52 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 839.55 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/839.55 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 839.55 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 301,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,835.02/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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