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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.69, 914.13 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.69, 914.13 and 362.91 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.69 : 914.13 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.69/914.13 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.69x = 914.13 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.69x = 331,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,746.92/609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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