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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.97, 918.12 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.97, 918.12 and 355.25 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.97 : 918.12 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.97/918.12 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.97x = 918.12 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.97x = 326,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,160.35/611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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