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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 916.65 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 916.65 and 246.38 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 916.65 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/916.65 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 916.65 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 225,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,839.64/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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