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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 917.01 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 917.01 and 264.39 is: 396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 917.01 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/917.01 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 917.01 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 242,448.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,448.27/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.59

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