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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.31, 918.59 and 355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.31, 918.59 and 355.75 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.31 : 918.59 = 355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.31/918.59 = 355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.31x = 918.59 × 355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.31x = 326,788.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,788.39/612.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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