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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.37, 839.93 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.37, 839.93 and 375.63 is: 518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.37 : 839.93 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.37/839.93 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.37x = 839.93 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.37x = 315,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,502.91/608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.60

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