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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 915.52 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 915.52 and 367.62 is: 551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 915.52 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/915.52 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 915.52 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 336,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,563.46/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.18

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