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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.85, 919.73 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.85, 919.73 and 382.08 is: 573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.85 : 919.73 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.85/919.73 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.85x = 919.73 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.85x = 351,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,403.93/612.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.39

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