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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 916.64 and 337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 916.64 and 337.58 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 916.64 = 337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/916.64 = 337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 916.64 × 337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 309,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,439.33/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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