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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.72, 913.34 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.72, 913.34 and 378.72 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.72 : 913.34 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.72/913.34 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.72x = 913.34 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.72x = 345,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,900.12/609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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