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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608, 911.52 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608, 911.52 and 364.80 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608 : 911.52 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608/911.52 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608x = 911.52 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608x = 332,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,522.50/608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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