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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 916.44 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 916.44 and 245.82 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 916.44 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/916.44 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 916.44 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 225,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,279.28/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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