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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.34, 912.69 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.34, 912.69 and 378.30 is: 566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.34 : 912.69 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.34/912.69 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.34x = 912.69 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.34x = 345,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,270.63/609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.63

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