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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.17, 916.87 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.17, 916.87 and 368.22 is: 551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.17 : 916.87 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.17/916.87 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.17x = 916.87 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.17x = 337,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,609.87/612.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.50

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