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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.23, 916.86 and 377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.23, 916.86 and 377.05 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.23 : 916.86 = 377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.23/916.86 = 377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.23x = 916.86 × 377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.23x = 345,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,702.06/611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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