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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 915.36 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 915.36 and 367.12 is: 549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 915.36 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/915.36 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 915.36 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 336,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,046.96/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.82

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