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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.84, 920.52 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.84, 920.52 and 382 is: 573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.84 : 920.52 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.84/920.52 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.84x = 920.52 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.84x = 351,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,638.64/612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.79

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