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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.24, 911.82 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.24, 911.82 and 361.64 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.24 : 911.82 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.24/911.82 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.24x = 911.82 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.24x = 329,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,750.58/609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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