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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.85, 840.12 and 399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.85, 840.12 and 399.03 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.85 : 840.12 = 399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.85/840.12 = 399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.85x = 840.12 × 399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.85x = 335,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,233.08/608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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