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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 916.56 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 916.56 and 368.64 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 916.56 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/916.56 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 916.56 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 337,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,880.68/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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