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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 918.12 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 918.12 and 370.16 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 918.12 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/918.12 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 918.12 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 339,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,851.30/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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