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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.38, 839.50 and 342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.38, 839.50 and 342.78 is: 473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 839.50 = 342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/839.50 = 342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 839.50 × 342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 287,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,763.81/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.00

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