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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 915.39 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 915.39 and 379.35 is: 568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 915.39 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/915.39 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 915.39 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 347,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,253.20/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.24

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