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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.54, 917.34 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.54, 917.34 and 368.34 is: 551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.54 : 917.34 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.54/917.34 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.54x = 917.34 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.54x = 337,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,893.02/612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.63

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