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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.60, 917.55 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.60, 917.55 and 368.70 is: 552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.60 : 917.55 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.60/917.55 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.60x = 917.55 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.60x = 338,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,300.69/612.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.24

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