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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.72, 915.18 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.72, 915.18 and 366.72 is: 550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.72 : 915.18 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.72/915.18 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.72x = 915.18 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.72x = 335,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,614.81/609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.44

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