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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612, 917.52 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612, 917.52 and 368.80 is: 552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612 : 917.52 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612/917.52 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612x = 917.52 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612x = 338,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,381.38/612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.91

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