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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 918.41 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 918.41 and 351.96 is: 528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 918.41 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/918.41 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 918.41 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 323,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,238.99/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.46

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