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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 917.79 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 917.79 and 337.74 is: 506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 917.79 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/917.79 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 917.79 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 309,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,974.39/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.99

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