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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 914.81 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 914.81 and 379.22 is: 567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 914.81 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/914.81 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 914.81 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 346,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,914.25/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.71

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