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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.09, 916.82 and 245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.09, 916.82 and 245.65 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.09 : 916.82 = 245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.09/916.82 = 245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.09x = 916.82 × 245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.09x = 225,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,211.02/611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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