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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.11, 917.51 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.11, 917.51 and 337.40 is: 506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.11 : 917.51 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.11/917.51 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.11x = 917.51 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.11x = 309,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,567.87/611.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.57

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