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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.86, 914.79 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.86, 914.79 and 350.12 is: 525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.86 : 914.79 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.86/914.79 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.86x = 914.79 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.86x = 320,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,281.70/609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.18

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