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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 913.71 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 913.71 and 366.12 is: 549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 913.71 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/913.71 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 913.71 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 334,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,527.51/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.74

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