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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 916.90 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 916.90 and 264.52 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 916.90 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/916.90 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 916.90 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 242,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,538.39/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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