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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 916.25 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 916.25 and 337.66 is: 505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 916.25 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/916.25 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 916.25 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 309,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,384.05/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.63

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