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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.66, 919.45 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.66, 919.45 and 381.89 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.66 : 919.45 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.66/919.45 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.66x = 919.45 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.66x = 351,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,124.16/612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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