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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 914.36 and 349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 914.36 and 349.29 is: 524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 914.36 = 349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/914.36 = 349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 914.36 × 349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 319,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,375.06/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.40

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