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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 913.44 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 913.44 and 377.12 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 913.44 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/913.44 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 913.44 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 344,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,476.49/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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