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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 917.10 and 367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 917.10 and 367.57 is: 551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 917.10 = 367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/917.10 = 367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 917.10 × 367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 337,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,098.45/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.37

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