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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 911.78 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 911.78 and 334.13 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 911.78 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/911.78 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 911.78 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 304,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,646.82/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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