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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.78, 911.46 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.78, 911.46 and 377 is: 564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.78 : 911.46 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.78/911.46 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.78x = 911.46 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.78x = 343,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,620.42/608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.44

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