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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 839.96 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 839.96 and 375.64 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 839.96 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/839.96 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 839.96 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 315,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,522.57/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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