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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.39, 839.54 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.39, 839.54 and 375.47 is: 518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.39 : 839.54 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.39/839.54 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.39x = 839.54 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.39x = 315,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,222.08/608.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.13

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