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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 915.50 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 915.50 and 379.56 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 915.50 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/915.50 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 915.50 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 347,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,487.18/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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