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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 912.87 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 912.87 and 377.55 is: 566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 912.87 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/912.87 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 912.87 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 344,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,654.07/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.24

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