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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 916.88 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 916.88 and 241.17 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 916.88 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/916.88 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 916.88 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 221,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,122.74/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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