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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 915.78 and 337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 915.78 and 337.35 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 915.78 = 337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/915.78 = 337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 915.78 × 337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 308,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,938.38/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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