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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 916.28 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 916.28 and 367.74 is: 551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 916.28 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/916.28 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 916.28 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 336,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,952.81/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.01

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