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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 915.36 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 915.36 and 302.50 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 915.36 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/915.36 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 915.36 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 276,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,896.40/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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