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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 839.52 and 375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 839.52 and 375.56 is: 518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 839.52 = 375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/839.52 = 375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 839.52 × 375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 315,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,290.13/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.16

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