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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 839.68 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 839.68 and 372.44 is: 513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 839.68 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/839.68 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 839.68 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 312,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,731.59/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.79

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