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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.68, 916.56 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.68, 916.56 and 337.36 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.68 : 916.56 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.68/916.56 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.68x = 916.56 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.68x = 309,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,210.68/611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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