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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.83, 839.95 and 387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.83, 839.95 and 387.74 is: 534.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.83 : 839.95 = 387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.83/839.95 = 387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.83x = 839.95 × 387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.83x = 325,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,682.21/608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.93

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