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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 916.74 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 916.74 and 245.88 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 916.74 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/916.74 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 916.74 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 225,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,408.03/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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