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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 839.74 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 839.74 and 372.44 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 839.74 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/839.74 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 839.74 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 312,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,746.94/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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