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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.48, 917.32 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.48, 917.32 and 337.48 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.48 : 917.32 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.48/917.32 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.48x = 917.32 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.48x = 309,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,577.15/611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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