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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 917.23 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 917.23 and 366.38 is: 551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 917.23 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/917.23 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 917.23 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 336,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,054.73/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.22

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