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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 839.74 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 839.74 and 387.88 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 839.74 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/839.74 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 839.74 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 325,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,718.35/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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