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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 915.48 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 915.48 and 378.90 is: 567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 915.48 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/915.48 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 915.48 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 346,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,875.37/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.62

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