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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.62, 917.42 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.62, 917.42 and 351.98 is: 527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.62 : 917.42 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.62/917.42 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.62x = 917.42 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.62x = 322,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,913.49/612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.10

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