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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 840.22 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 840.22 and 372.94 is: 514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 840.22 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/840.22 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 840.22 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 313,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,348.61/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.58

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