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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 840.24 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 840.24 and 356.81 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 840.24 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/840.24 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 840.24 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 299,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,801.83/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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