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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 916.44 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 916.44 and 246.12 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 916.44 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/916.44 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 916.44 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 225,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,554.21/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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