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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.99, 916.43 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.99, 916.43 and 337.78 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.99 : 916.43 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.99/916.43 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.99x = 916.43 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.99x = 309,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,547.75/611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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