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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.69, 917.13 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.69, 917.13 and 364.91 is: 547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.69 : 917.13 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.69/917.13 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.69x = 917.13 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.69x = 334,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,669.91/611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.12

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