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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 912.04 and 377.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 912.04 and 377.09 is: 565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 912.04 = 377.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/912.04 = 377.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 912.04 × 377.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 343,921.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,921.16/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.57

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