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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 912.06 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 912.06 and 365.24 is: 547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 912.06 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/912.06 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 912.06 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 333,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,120.79/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.68

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