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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.82, 915.26 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.82, 915.26 and 350.08 is: 525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.82 : 915.26 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.82/915.26 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.82x = 915.26 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.82x = 320,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,414.22/609.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.42

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