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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 918.06 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 918.06 and 287.24 is: 431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 918.06 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/918.06 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 918.06 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 263,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,703.55/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.00

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