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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 916.29 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 916.29 and 367.59 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 916.29 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/916.29 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 916.29 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 336,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,819.04/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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