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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.68, 916.94 and 369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.68, 916.94 and 369.37 is: 552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.68 : 916.94 = 369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.68/916.94 = 369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.68x = 916.94 × 369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.68x = 338,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,690.13/612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.80

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