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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 915.66 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 915.66 and 367.62 is: 550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 915.66 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/915.66 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 915.66 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 336,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,611.27/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.58

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