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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 912.40 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 912.40 and 376.88 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 912.40 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/912.40 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 912.40 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 343,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,859.81/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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