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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 916.74 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 916.74 and 246.06 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 916.74 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/916.74 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 916.74 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 225,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,573.04/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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