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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 840.11 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 840.11 and 375.75 is: 518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 840.11 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/840.11 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 840.11 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 315,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,669.45/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.78

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