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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 917.42 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 917.42 and 246.44 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 917.42 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/917.42 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 917.42 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 226,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,088.98/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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