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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 911.70 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 911.70 and 377.22 is: 565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 911.70 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/911.70 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 911.70 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 343,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,911.47/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.38

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