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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.33, 917.37 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.33, 917.37 and 246.11 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.33 : 917.37 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.33/917.37 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.33x = 917.37 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.33x = 225,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,769.34/611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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