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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 916.24 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 916.24 and 337.28 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 916.24 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/916.24 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 916.24 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 309,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,029.43/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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