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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.00, 917.36 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.00, 917.36 and 379.13 is: 569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.00 : 917.36 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.00/917.36 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.00x = 917.36 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.00x = 347,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,792.21/611.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.22

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