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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.37, 914.12 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.37, 914.12 and 335.86 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.37 : 914.12 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.37/914.12 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.37x = 914.12 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.37x = 307,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,010.09/609.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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