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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 916.85 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 916.85 and 245.90 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 916.85 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/916.85 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 916.85 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 225,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,453.42/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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