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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.51, 916.98 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.51, 916.98 and 380.70 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.51 : 916.98 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.51/916.98 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.51x = 916.98 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.51x = 349,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,094.29/612.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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