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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.62, 917.26 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.62, 917.26 and 351.30 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.62 : 917.26 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.62/917.26 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.62x = 917.26 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.62x = 322,236.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,236.00/611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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