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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 916.53 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 916.53 and 245.76 is: 368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 916.53 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/916.53 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 916.53 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 225,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,246.41/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.65

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