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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 916.65 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 916.65 and 264.24 is: 396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 916.65 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/916.65 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 916.65 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 242,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,215.60/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.35

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