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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.58, 840.15 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.58, 840.15 and 375.84 is: 518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.58 : 840.15 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.58/840.15 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.58x = 840.15 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.58x = 315,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,761.98/608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.85

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