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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.79, 914.84 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.79, 914.84 and 350.08 is: 525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.79 : 914.84 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.79/914.84 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.79x = 914.84 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.79x = 320,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,265.44/609.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.21

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