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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.55, 912.78 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.55, 912.78 and 334.88 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.55 : 912.78 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.55/912.78 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.55x = 912.78 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.55x = 305,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,667.20/608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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