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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 911.43 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 911.43 and 364.48 is: 546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 911.43 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/911.43 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 911.43 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 332,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,198.01/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.14

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