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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 839.73 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 839.73 and 387.52 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 839.73 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/839.73 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 839.73 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 325,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,412.17/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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