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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 838.98 and 375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 838.98 and 375.05 is: 517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 838.98 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/838.98 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 838.98 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 314,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,661.55/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.25

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