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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.92, 918.18 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.92, 918.18 and 287.52 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.92 : 918.18 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.92/918.18 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.92x = 918.18 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.92x = 263,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,995.11/611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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