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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.34, 916.16 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.34, 916.16 and 352.46 is: 527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.34 : 916.16 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.34/916.16 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.34x = 916.16 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.34x = 322,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,912.93/612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.34

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