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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.04, 916.98 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.04, 916.98 and 355 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.04 : 916.98 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.04/916.98 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.04x = 916.98 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.04x = 325,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,527.90/612.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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