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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.68, 917.99 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.68, 917.99 and 368.69 is: 552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.68 : 917.99 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.68/917.99 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.68x = 917.99 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.68x = 338,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,453.73/612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.42

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