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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.65, 913.03 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.65, 913.03 and 366.72 is: 550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.65 : 913.03 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.65/913.03 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.65x = 913.03 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.65x = 334,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,821.80/608.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.11

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