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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.34, 914.69 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.34, 914.69 and 378.68 is: 567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.34 : 914.69 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.34/914.69 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.34x = 914.69 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.34x = 346,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,371.18/610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.51

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