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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 915.89 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 915.89 and 245.79 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 915.89 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/915.89 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 915.89 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 225,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,116.76/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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