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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.99, 915.82 and 380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.99, 915.82 and 380.99 is: 570.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.99 : 915.82 = 380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.99/915.82 = 380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.99x = 915.82 × 380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.99x = 348,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,919.60/611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.14

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