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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.81, 840.24 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.81, 840.24 and 399.16 is: 550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.81 : 840.24 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.81/840.24 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.81x = 840.24 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.81x = 335,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,390.30/608.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.89

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