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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 911.43 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 911.43 and 347.97 is: 521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 911.43 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/911.43 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 911.43 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 317,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,150.30/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.11

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