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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.58, 918.87 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.58, 918.87 and 370.66 is: 555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.58 : 918.87 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.58/918.87 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.58x = 918.87 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.58x = 340,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,588.35/612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.99

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