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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.86, 915.37 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.86, 915.37 and 335.58 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.86 : 915.37 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.86/915.37 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.86x = 915.37 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.86x = 307,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,175.59/609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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