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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.27, 916.82 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.27, 916.82 and 361.25 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.27 : 916.82 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.27/916.82 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.27x = 916.82 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.27x = 331,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,194.83/611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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