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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.82, 840.27 and 372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.82, 840.27 and 372.91 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.82 : 840.27 = 372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.82/840.27 = 372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.82x = 840.27 × 372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.82x = 313,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,345.09/608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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