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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.75, 840.19 and 399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.75, 840.19 and 399.11 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.75 : 840.19 = 399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.75/840.19 = 399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.75x = 840.19 × 399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.75x = 335,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,328.51/608.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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