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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 917.31 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 917.31 and 246.13 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 917.31 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/917.31 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 917.31 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 225,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,777.51/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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