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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.69, 915.98 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.69, 915.98 and 337.91 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.69 : 915.98 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.69/915.98 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.69x = 915.98 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.69x = 309,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,512.53/611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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