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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 918.04 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 918.04 and 361.64 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 918.04 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/918.04 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 918.04 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 331,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,999.99/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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