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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 912.46 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 912.46 and 351.50 is: 527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 912.46 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/912.46 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 912.46 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 320,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,729.69/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.36

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