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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.51, 912.72 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.51, 912.72 and 364.49 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.51 : 912.72 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.51/912.72 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.51x = 912.72 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.51x = 332,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,677.31/608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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