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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.38, 840.31 and 538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.38, 840.31 and 538.65 is: 744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 840.31 = 538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/840.31 = 538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 840.31 × 538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 452,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,631.63/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.00

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