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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 914.30 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 914.30 and 377.16 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 914.30 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/914.30 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 914.30 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 344,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,837.39/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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