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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.10, 916.80 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.10, 916.80 and 368.20 is: 551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.10 : 916.80 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.10/916.80 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.10x = 916.80 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.10x = 337,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,565.76/612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.49

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