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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 916.76 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 916.76 and 337.07 is: 505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 916.76 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/916.76 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 916.76 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 309,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,012.29/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.74

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