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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.01, 919.37 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.01, 919.37 and 368.70 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.01 : 919.37 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.01/919.37 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.01x = 919.37 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.01x = 338,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,972.29/612.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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