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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 911.44 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 911.44 and 351.60 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 911.44 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/911.44 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 911.44 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 320,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,462.30/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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