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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 917.34 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 917.34 and 367.95 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 917.34 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/917.34 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 917.34 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 337,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,535.25/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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