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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.29, 914.09 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.29, 914.09 and 349.58 is: 524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.29 : 914.09 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.29/914.09 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.29x = 914.09 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.29x = 319,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,548.12/609.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.46

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