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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 840.42 and 373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 840.42 and 373.03 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 840.42 = 373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/840.42 = 373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 840.42 × 373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 313,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,499.77/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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