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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.35, 839.38 and 387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.35, 839.38 and 387.22 is: 534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.35 : 839.38 = 387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.35/839.38 = 387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.35x = 839.38 × 387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.35x = 325,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,024.72/608.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.27

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