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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 911.08 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 911.08 and 351.44 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 911.08 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/911.08 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 911.08 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 320,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,189.96/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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