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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 914.23 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 914.23 and 379.32 is: 568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 914.23 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/914.23 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 914.23 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 346,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,785.72/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.15

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