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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.20, 912.39 and 377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.20, 912.39 and 377.35 is: 566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.20 : 912.39 = 377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.20/912.39 = 377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.20x = 912.39 × 377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.20x = 344,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,286.45/608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.08

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