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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 916.38 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 916.38 and 368.15 is: 551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 916.38 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/916.38 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 916.38 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 337,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,360.72/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.49

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