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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 912.53 and 365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 912.53 and 365.21 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 912.53 = 365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/912.53 = 365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 912.53 × 365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 333,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,265.08/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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