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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.76, 913.20 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.76, 913.20 and 377.92 is: 565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.76 : 913.20 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.76/913.20 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.76x = 913.20 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.76x = 345,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,116.54/609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.99

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