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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.21, 910.56 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.21, 910.56 and 357.29 is: 534.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.21 : 910.56 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.21/910.56 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.21x = 910.56 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.21x = 325,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,330.81/608.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.90

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