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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.92, 918.69 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.92, 918.69 and 368.92 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.92 : 918.69 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.92/918.69 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.92x = 918.69 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.92x = 338,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,923.11/611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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