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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.97, 917.95 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.97, 917.95 and 395.70 is: 593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.97 : 917.95 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.97/917.95 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.97x = 917.95 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.97x = 363,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,232.82/611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.55

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