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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.48, 916.31 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.48, 916.31 and 246.07 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.48 : 916.31 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.48/916.31 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.48x = 916.31 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.48x = 225,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,478.16/611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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