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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 913.47 and 377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 913.47 and 377.94 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 913.47 = 377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/913.47 = 377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 913.47 × 377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 345,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,236.85/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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