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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 839.19 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 839.19 and 387.55 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 839.19 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/839.19 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 839.19 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 325,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,228.08/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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