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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 916.89 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 916.89 and 337.16 is: 505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 916.89 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/916.89 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 916.89 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 309,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,134.05/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.86

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