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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 916.40 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 916.40 and 245.69 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 916.40 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/916.40 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 916.40 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 225,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,150.32/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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