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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 839.73 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 839.73 and 387.18 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 839.73 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/839.73 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 839.73 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 325,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,126.66/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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