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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 912.66 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 912.66 and 377.81 is: 565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 912.66 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/912.66 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 912.66 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 344,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,807.51/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.62

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