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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.72, 913.68 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.72, 913.68 and 365.72 is: 548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.72 : 913.68 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.72/913.68 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.72x = 913.68 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.72x = 334,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,146.48/608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.94

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