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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.21, 916.85 and 245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.21, 916.85 and 245.95 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.21 : 916.85 = 245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.21/916.85 = 245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.21x = 916.85 × 245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.21x = 225,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,499.26/611.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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