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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 839.99 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 839.99 and 360.05 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 839.99 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/839.99 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 839.99 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 302,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,435.10/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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