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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.78, 913.40 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.78, 913.40 and 365.48 is: 548.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.78 : 913.40 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.78/913.40 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.78x = 913.40 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.78x = 333,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,829.43/608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.36

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