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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 917.01 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 917.01 and 246.06 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 917.01 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/917.01 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 917.01 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 225,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,639.48/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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