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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.61, 918.97 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.61, 918.97 and 367.49 is: 551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.61 : 918.97 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.61/918.97 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.61x = 918.97 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.61x = 337,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,711.27/612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.26

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