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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.66, 839.71 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.66, 839.71 and 387.57 is: 534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.66 : 839.71 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.66/839.71 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.66x = 839.71 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.66x = 325,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,445.44/608.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.69

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