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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.18, 916.45 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.18, 916.45 and 264.33 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.18 : 916.45 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.18/916.45 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.18x = 916.45 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.18x = 242,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,244.57/611.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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