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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.71, 912.19 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.71, 912.19 and 348.17 is: 521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.71 : 912.19 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.71/912.19 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.71x = 912.19 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.71x = 317,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,597.19/608.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.75

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