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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.00, 916.86 and 245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.00, 916.86 and 245.81 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.00 : 916.86 = 245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.00/916.86 = 245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.00x = 916.86 × 245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.00x = 225,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,376.57/611.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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