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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 916.38 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 916.38 and 264.48 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 916.38 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/916.38 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 916.38 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 242,364.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,364.18/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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