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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.95, 920.24 and 366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.95, 920.24 and 366.61 is: 550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.95 : 920.24 = 366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.95/920.24 = 366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.95x = 920.24 × 366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.95x = 337,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,369.19/612.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.40

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