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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 914.61 and 366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 914.61 and 366.33 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 914.61 = 366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/914.61 = 366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 914.61 × 366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 335,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,049.08/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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