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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.01, 912.17 and 348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.01, 912.17 and 348.13 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.01 : 912.17 = 348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.01/912.17 = 348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.01x = 912.17 × 348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.01x = 317,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,553.74/608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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