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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 839.76 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 839.76 and 359.72 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 839.76 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/839.76 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 839.76 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 302,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,078.47/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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