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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.63, 916.83 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.63, 916.83 and 337.85 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.63 : 916.83 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.63/916.83 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.63x = 916.83 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.63x = 309,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,746.43/611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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