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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 917.33 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 917.33 and 379.35 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 917.33 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/917.33 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 917.33 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 347,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,987.24/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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