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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.59, 911.57 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.59, 911.57 and 377.54 is: 565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.59 : 911.57 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.59/911.57 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.59x = 911.57 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.59x = 344,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,152.25/608.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.49

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