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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 913.55 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 913.55 and 365.58 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 913.55 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/913.55 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 913.55 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 333,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,976.87/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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