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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 911.23 and 347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 911.23 and 347.80 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 911.23 = 347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/911.23 = 347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 911.23 × 347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 316,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,925.79/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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