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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 917.14 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 917.14 and 337.32 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 917.14 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/917.14 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 917.14 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 309,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,368.82/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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