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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 915.45 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 915.45 and 379.42 is: 568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 915.45 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/915.45 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 915.45 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 347,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,340.04/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.24

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