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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.62, 913.16 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.62, 913.16 and 365.32 is: 548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.62 : 913.16 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.62/913.16 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.62x = 913.16 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.62x = 333,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,591.05/608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.11

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