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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.96, 840.40 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.96, 840.40 and 376.08 is: 519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.96 : 840.40 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.96/840.40 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.96x = 840.40 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.96x = 316,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,057.63/608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.01

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