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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.79, 916.82 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.79, 916.82 and 351.41 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.79 : 916.82 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.79/916.82 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.79x = 916.82 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.79x = 322,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,173.38/611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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