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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.87, 914.09 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.87, 914.09 and 366.24 is: 548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.87 : 914.09 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.87/914.09 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.87x = 914.09 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.87x = 334,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,774.49/609.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.93

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