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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 911.91 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 911.91 and 377.31 is: 564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 911.91 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/911.91 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 911.91 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 344,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,072.76/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.87

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