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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.84, 916.02 and 378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.84, 916.02 and 378.99 is: 569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.84 : 916.02 = 378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.84/916.02 = 378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.84x = 916.02 × 378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.84x = 347,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,162.42/609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.27

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