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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.62, 917.66 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.62, 917.66 and 368.32 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.62 : 917.66 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.62/917.66 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.62x = 917.66 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.62x = 337,992.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,992.53/611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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