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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 913.68 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 913.68 and 349.01 is: 523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 913.68 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/913.68 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 913.68 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 318,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,882.31/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.51

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