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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.76, 917.77 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.76, 917.77 and 368.78 is: 552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.76 : 917.77 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.76/917.77 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.76x = 917.77 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.76x = 338,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,455.22/612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.35

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