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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 916.67 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 916.67 and 367.88 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 916.67 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/916.67 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 916.67 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 337,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,226.56/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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