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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 913.77 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 913.77 and 378.15 is: 567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 913.77 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/913.77 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 913.77 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 345,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,542.13/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.39

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