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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.34, 838.88 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.34, 838.88 and 398.28 is: 549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 838.88 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/838.88 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 838.88 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 334,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,109.13/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.21

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