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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 916.49 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 916.49 and 368.27 is: 551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 916.49 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/916.49 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 916.49 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 337,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,512.11/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.42

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