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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 914.28 and 349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 914.28 and 349.21 is: 524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 914.28 = 349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/914.28 = 349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 914.28 × 349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 319,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,271.15/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.33

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