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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 916.60 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 916.60 and 367.84 is: 551.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 916.60 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/916.60 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 916.60 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 337,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,158.24/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.48

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