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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 920.72 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 920.72 and 370.59 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 920.72 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/920.72 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 920.72 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 341,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,209.62/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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