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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.37, 912.78 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.37, 912.78 and 365.07 is: 547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.37 : 912.78 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.37/912.78 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.37x = 912.78 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.37x = 333,228.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,228.59/608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.74

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