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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.56, 914.24 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.56, 914.24 and 365.54 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.56 : 914.24 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.56/914.24 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.56x = 914.24 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.56x = 334,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,191.29/609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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