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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.55, 917.51 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.55, 917.51 and 379.56 is: 570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.55 : 917.51 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.55/917.51 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.55x = 917.51 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.55x = 348,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,248.20/610.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.39

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