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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 917.20 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 917.20 and 380.39 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 917.20 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/917.20 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 917.20 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 348,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,888.17/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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