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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.84, 914.88 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.84, 914.88 and 349.96 is: 525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.84 : 914.88 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.84/914.88 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.84x = 914.88 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.84x = 320,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,171.40/609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.01

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