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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.68, 913.56 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.68, 913.56 and 335.36 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.68 : 913.56 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.68/913.56 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.68x = 913.56 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.68x = 306,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,371.48/609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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