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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.60, 840.29 and 387.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.60, 840.29 and 387.85 is: 535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.60 : 840.29 = 387.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.60/840.29 = 387.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.60x = 840.29 × 387.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.60x = 325,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,905.74/608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.50

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