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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 912.18 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 912.18 and 348.18 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 912.18 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/912.18 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 912.18 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 317,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,602.83/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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