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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 840.29 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 840.29 and 372.87 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 840.29 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/840.29 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 840.29 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 313,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,317.07/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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