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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 916.87 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 916.87 and 259.76 is: 389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 916.87 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/916.87 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 916.87 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 238,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,166.15/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.66

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