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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 916.29 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 916.29 and 367.65 is: 550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 916.29 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/916.29 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 916.29 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 336,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,874.02/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.81

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