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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.17, 912.47 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.17, 912.47 and 365.09 is: 546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.17 : 912.47 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.17/912.47 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.17x = 912.47 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.17x = 333,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,127.28/609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.86

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