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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 839.91 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 839.91 and 387.59 is: 534.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 839.91 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/839.91 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 839.91 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 325,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,534.58/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.93

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