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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 839.26 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 839.26 and 387.24 is: 534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 839.26 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/839.26 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 839.26 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 324,995.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,995.04/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.24

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