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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 839.67 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 839.67 and 387.36 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 839.67 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/839.67 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 839.67 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 325,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,254.57/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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