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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.89, 911.16 and 377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.89, 911.16 and 377.59 is: 565.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.89 : 911.16 = 377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.89/911.16 = 377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.89x = 911.16 × 377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.89x = 344,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,044.90/608.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.04

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