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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.56, 914.88 and 377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.56, 914.88 and 377.72 is: 566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.56 : 914.88 = 377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.56/914.88 = 377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.56x = 914.88 × 377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.56x = 345,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,568.47/609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.91

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