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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 917.06 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 917.06 and 264.69 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 917.06 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/917.06 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 917.06 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 242,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,735.29/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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