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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 916.59 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 916.59 and 246.14 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 916.59 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/916.59 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 916.59 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 225,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,609.46/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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