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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 918.18 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 918.18 and 368.72 is: 553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 918.18 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/918.18 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 918.18 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 338,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,551.33/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.44

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