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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 917.98 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 917.98 and 246.88 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 917.98 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/917.98 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 917.98 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 226,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,630.90/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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