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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.67, 913.12 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.67, 913.12 and 365.72 is: 547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.67 : 913.12 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.67/913.12 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.67x = 913.12 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.67x = 333,947.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,947.61/609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.75

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