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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 913.50 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 913.50 and 371.66 is: 557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 913.50 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/913.50 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 913.50 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 339,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,511.41/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.20

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