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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.72, 840.12 and 387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.72, 840.12 and 387.74 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.72 : 840.12 = 387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.72/840.12 = 387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.72x = 840.12 × 387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.72x = 325,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,746.23/608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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