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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.15, 915.99 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.15, 915.99 and 281.76 is: 422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.15 : 915.99 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.15/915.99 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.15x = 915.99 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.15x = 258,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,087.07/611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.30

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