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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.17, 911.11 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.17, 911.11 and 348.30 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.17 : 911.11 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.17/911.11 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.17x = 911.11 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.17x = 317,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,335.90/608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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