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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.10, 916.98 and 379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.10, 916.98 and 379.90 is: 569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.10 : 916.98 = 379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.10/916.98 = 379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.10x = 916.98 × 379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.10x = 348,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,360.70/612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.12

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