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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.21, 917.41 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.21, 917.41 and 368.45 is: 552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.21 : 917.41 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.21/917.41 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.21x = 917.41 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.21x = 338,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,019.71/612.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.13

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