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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.99, 917.31 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.99, 917.31 and 368.69 is: 552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.99 : 917.31 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.99/917.31 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.99x = 917.31 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.99x = 338,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,203.02/611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.63

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