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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 917.04 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 917.04 and 246.27 is: 369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 917.04 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/917.04 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 917.04 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 225,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,839.44/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.53

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