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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.50, 839.73 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.50, 839.73 and 375.76 is: 518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.50 : 839.73 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.50/839.73 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.50x = 839.73 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.50x = 315,536.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,536.94/608.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.55

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