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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.70, 913.08 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.70, 913.08 and 348.91 is: 522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.70 : 913.08 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.70/913.08 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.70x = 913.08 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.70x = 318,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,581.77/609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.52

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