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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 840.75 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 840.75 and 388.26 is: 536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 840.75 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/840.75 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 840.75 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 326,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,429.60/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.06

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