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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 916.92 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 916.92 and 369.63 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 916.92 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/916.92 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 916.92 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 338,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,921.14/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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