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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 916.68 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 916.68 and 367.72 is: 550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 916.68 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/916.68 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 916.68 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 337,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,081.57/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.84

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