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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 916.14 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 916.14 and 264.08 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 916.14 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/916.14 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 916.14 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 241,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,934.25/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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