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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 914.15 and 349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 914.15 and 349.36 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 914.15 = 349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/914.15 = 349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 914.15 × 349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 319,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,361.13/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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