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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 916.68 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 916.68 and 264.30 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 916.68 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/916.68 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 916.68 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 242,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,277.28/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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