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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 915.67 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 915.67 and 379.60 is: 568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 915.67 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/915.67 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 915.67 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 347,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,588.33/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.64

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