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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 918.24 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 918.24 and 395.36 is: 593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 918.24 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/918.24 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 918.24 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 363,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,035.37/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.35

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