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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.25, 916.01 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.25, 916.01 and 245.62 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.25 : 916.01 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.25/916.01 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.25x = 916.01 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.25x = 224,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,986.06/611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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