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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.39, 839.67 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.39, 839.67 and 387.99 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.39 : 839.67 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.39/839.67 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.39x = 839.67 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.39x = 325,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,783.56/608.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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