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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.60, 912.86 and 364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.60, 912.86 and 364.95 is: 547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.60 : 912.86 = 364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.60/912.86 = 364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.60x = 912.86 × 364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.60x = 333,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,146.43/608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.40

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