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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.41, 913.53 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.41, 913.53 and 348.71 is: 523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.41 : 913.53 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.41/913.53 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.41x = 913.53 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.41x = 318,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,551.82/608.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.58

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