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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.57, 839.95 and 387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.57, 839.95 and 387.47 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.57 : 839.95 = 387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.57/839.95 = 387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.57x = 839.95 × 387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.57x = 325,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,451.23/608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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