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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 839.84 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 839.84 and 372.60 is: 514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 839.84 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/839.84 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 839.84 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 312,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,924.38/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.24

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