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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 913.32 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 913.32 and 349.34 is: 523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 913.32 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/913.32 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 913.32 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 319,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,059.21/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.77

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