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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 915.22 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 915.22 and 349.83 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 915.22 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/915.22 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 915.22 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 320,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,171.85/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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