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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.68, 915.44 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.68, 915.44 and 367.28 is: 551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.68 : 915.44 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.68/915.44 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.68x = 915.44 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.68x = 336,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,222.80/609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.47

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