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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 916.36 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 916.36 and 264.29 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 916.36 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/916.36 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 916.36 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 242,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,179.54/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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