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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.84, 839.63 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.84, 839.63 and 399.20 is: 550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.84 : 839.63 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.84/839.63 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.84x = 839.63 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.84x = 335,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,183.39/608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.53

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