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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.27, 914.03 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.27, 914.03 and 349.40 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.27 : 914.03 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.27/914.03 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.27x = 914.03 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.27x = 319,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,362.08/609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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