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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.37, 839.55 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.37, 839.55 and 359.78 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.37 : 839.55 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.37/839.55 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.37x = 839.55 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.37x = 302,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,053.30/608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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