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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 913.50 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 913.50 and 365.70 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 913.50 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/913.50 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 913.50 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 334,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,066.95/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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