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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.86, 914.06 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.86, 914.06 and 350.04 is: 524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.86 : 914.06 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.86/914.06 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.86x = 914.06 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.86x = 319,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,957.56/609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.64

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