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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 916.38 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 916.38 and 245.94 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 916.38 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/916.38 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 916.38 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 225,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,374.50/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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