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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 915.80 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 915.80 and 264.24 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 915.80 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/915.80 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 915.80 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 241,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,990.99/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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