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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.38, 839.44 and 387.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.38, 839.44 and 387.66 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 839.44 = 387.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/839.44 = 387.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 839.44 × 387.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 325,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,417.31/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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