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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 916.68 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 916.68 and 246.17 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 916.68 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/916.68 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 916.68 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 225,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,659.12/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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