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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 916.73 and 337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 916.73 and 337.37 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 916.73 = 337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/916.73 = 337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 916.73 × 337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 309,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,275.51/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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