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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 840.33 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 840.33 and 387.54 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 840.33 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/840.33 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 840.33 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 325,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,661.49/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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