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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 916.45 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 916.45 and 245.79 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 916.45 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/916.45 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 916.45 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 225,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,254.25/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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