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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 915.75 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 915.75 and 336.42 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 915.75 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/915.75 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 915.75 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 308,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,076.62/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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