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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 911.93 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 911.93 and 377.10 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 911.93 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/911.93 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 911.93 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 343,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,886.92/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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