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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.44, 917.24 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.44, 917.24 and 200.44 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.44 : 917.24 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.44/917.24 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.44x = 917.24 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.44x = 183,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,851.59/611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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