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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 916.42 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 916.42 and 245.80 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 916.42 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/916.42 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 916.42 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 225,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,256.04/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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