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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.96, 839.94 and 387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.96, 839.94 and 387.97 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.96 : 839.94 = 387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.96/839.94 = 387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.96x = 839.94 × 387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.96x = 325,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,871.52/608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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