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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 840.04 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 840.04 and 343.24 is: 473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 840.04 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/840.04 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 840.04 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 288,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,335.33/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.64

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