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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.81, 839.85 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.81, 839.85 and 399.33 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.81 : 839.85 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.81/839.85 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.81x = 839.85 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.81x = 335,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,377.30/608.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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