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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 917.31 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 917.31 and 368.08 is: 552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 917.31 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/917.31 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 917.31 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 337,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,643.46/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.26

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