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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.42, 918.36 and 380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.42, 918.36 and 380.96 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.42 : 918.36 = 380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.42/918.36 = 380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.42x = 918.36 × 380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.42x = 349,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,858.43/612.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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