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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 916.08 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 916.08 and 286.24 is: 429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 916.08 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/916.08 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 916.08 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 262,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,218.74/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.02

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