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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.08, 913.31 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.08, 913.31 and 378.22 is: 566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.08 : 913.31 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.08/913.31 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.08x = 913.31 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.08x = 345,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,433.19/610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.21

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