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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.03, 911.68 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.03, 911.68 and 334.04 is: 500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.03 : 911.68 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.03/911.68 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.03x = 911.68 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.03x = 304,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,537.59/608.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.86

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