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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 914.98 and 378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 914.98 and 378.66 is: 568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 914.98 = 378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/914.98 = 378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 914.98 × 378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 346,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,466.33/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.01

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