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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.53, 839.55 and 387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.53, 839.55 and 387.58 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.53 : 839.55 = 387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.53/839.55 = 387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.53x = 839.55 × 387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.53x = 325,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,392.79/608.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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