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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 917.05 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 917.05 and 337.52 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 917.05 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/917.05 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 917.05 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 309,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,522.72/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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