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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 917.55 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 917.55 and 381.30 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 917.55 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/917.55 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 917.55 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 349,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,861.82/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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