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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 839.96 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 839.96 and 360.12 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 839.96 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/839.96 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 839.96 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 302,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,486.40/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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