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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.58, 913.68 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.58, 913.68 and 366.12 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.58 : 913.68 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.58/913.68 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.58x = 913.68 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.58x = 334,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,516.52/608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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