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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.95, 916.30 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.95, 916.30 and 368.14 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.95 : 916.30 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.95/916.30 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.95x = 916.30 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.95x = 337,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,326.68/611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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