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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 912.83 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 912.83 and 377.34 is: 566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 912.83 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/912.83 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 912.83 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 344,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,447.27/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.22

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