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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.78, 913.30 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.78, 913.30 and 365.79 is: 547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.78 : 913.30 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.78/913.30 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.78x = 913.30 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.78x = 334,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,079.89/609.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.87

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