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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.19, 911.88 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.19, 911.88 and 361.41 is: 541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.19 : 911.88 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.19/911.88 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.19x = 911.88 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.19x = 329,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,562.55/608.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.87

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