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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.33, 917.17 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.33, 917.17 and 246.04 is: 369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.33 : 917.17 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.33/917.17 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.33x = 917.17 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.33x = 225,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,658.98/611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.13

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