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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.97, 918.23 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.97, 918.23 and 381.12 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.97 : 918.23 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.97/918.23 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.97x = 918.23 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.97x = 349,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,953.91/611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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