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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 839.61 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 839.61 and 376.02 is: 518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 839.61 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/839.61 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 839.61 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 315,710.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,710.15/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.46

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