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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.34, 911.19 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.34, 911.19 and 377.30 is: 565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 911.19 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/911.19 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 911.19 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 343,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,787.43/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.12

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