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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 916.47 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 916.47 and 264.36 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 916.47 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/916.47 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 916.47 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 242,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,281.45/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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