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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.42, 914.26 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.42, 914.26 and 335.36 is: 503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.42 : 914.26 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.42/914.26 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.42x = 914.26 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.42x = 306,606.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,606.23/609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.11

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