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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 917.94 and 337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 917.94 and 337.64 is: 506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 917.94 = 337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/917.94 = 337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 917.94 × 337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 309,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,933.26/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.91

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