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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.39, 917.35 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.39, 917.35 and 246.89 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.39 : 917.35 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.39/917.35 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.39x = 917.35 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.39x = 226,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,482.56/611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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