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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.50, 839.62 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.50, 839.62 and 359.78 is: 496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.50 : 839.62 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.50/839.62 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.50x = 839.62 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.50x = 302,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,078.48/608.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.43

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