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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.71, 839.67 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.71, 839.67 and 372.58 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.71 : 839.67 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.71/839.67 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.71x = 839.67 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.71x = 312,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,844.25/608.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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