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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.58, 912.78 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.58, 912.78 and 364.52 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.58 : 912.78 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.58/912.78 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.58x = 912.78 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.58x = 332,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,726.57/608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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