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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.51, 839.88 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.51, 839.88 and 387.78 is: 535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.51 : 839.88 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.51/839.88 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.51x = 839.88 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.51x = 325,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,688.67/608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.23

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