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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.05, 916.23 and 380.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.05, 916.23 and 380.21 is: 569.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.05 : 916.23 = 380.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.05/916.23 = 380.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.05x = 916.23 × 380.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.05x = 348,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,355.23/612.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.17

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