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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 839.90 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 839.90 and 375.75 is: 518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 839.90 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/839.90 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 839.90 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 315,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,593.36/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.54

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