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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.85, 840.24 and 387.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.85, 840.24 and 387.79 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.85 : 840.24 = 387.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.85/840.24 = 387.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.85x = 840.24 × 387.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.85x = 325,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,834.57/608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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