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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.74, 916.98 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.74, 916.98 and 378.38 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.74 : 916.98 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.74/916.98 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.74x = 916.98 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.74x = 346,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,965.55/612.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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