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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 917.10 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 917.10 and 367.80 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 917.10 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/917.10 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 917.10 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 337,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,309.38/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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