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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 840.57 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 840.57 and 372.96 is: 514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 840.57 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/840.57 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 840.57 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 313,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,498.99/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.80

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