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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.72, 916.92 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.72, 916.92 and 381.48 is: 570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.72 : 916.92 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.72/916.92 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.72x = 916.92 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.72x = 349,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,786.64/612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.88

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