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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 911.31 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 911.31 and 334.38 is: 500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 911.31 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/911.31 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 911.31 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 304,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,723.84/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.90

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