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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.38, 840.08 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.38, 840.08 and 387.72 is: 535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 840.08 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/840.08 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 840.08 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 325,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,715.82/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.38

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