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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.86, 917.78 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.86, 917.78 and 377.68 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.86 : 917.78 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.86/917.78 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.86x = 917.78 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.86x = 346,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,627.15/611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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