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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 917.63 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 917.63 and 337.08 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 917.63 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/917.63 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 917.63 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 309,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,313.04/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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