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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 917 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 917 and 264.66 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 917 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/917 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 917 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 242,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,693.22/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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