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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 914.66 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 914.66 and 366.32 is: 549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 914.66 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/914.66 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 914.66 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 335,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,053.68/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.61

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