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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.51, 920.13 and 369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.51, 920.13 and 369.21 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.51 : 920.13 = 369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.51/920.13 = 369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.51x = 920.13 × 369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.51x = 339,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,721.20/612.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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