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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 839.55 and 372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 839.55 and 372.43 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 839.55 = 372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/839.55 = 372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 839.55 × 372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 312,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,673.61/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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