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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 917.42 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 917.42 and 365.13 is: 547.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 917.42 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/917.42 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 917.42 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 334,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,975.74/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.49

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