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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 913.68 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 913.68 and 335.08 is: 503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 913.68 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/913.68 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 913.68 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 306,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,155.89/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.08

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