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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 915.40 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 915.40 and 365.75 is: 548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 915.40 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/915.40 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 915.40 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 334,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,806.86/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.90

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