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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.51, 915.08 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.51, 915.08 and 366.51 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.51 : 915.08 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.51/915.08 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.51x = 915.08 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.51x = 335,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,384.14/609.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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