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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.71, 916.66 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.71, 916.66 and 367.95 is: 551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.71 : 916.66 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.71/916.66 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.71x = 916.66 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.71x = 337,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,285.05/611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.38

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