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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 911.82 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 911.82 and 348.34 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 911.82 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/911.82 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 911.82 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 317,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,623.38/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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