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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.51, 917.28 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.51, 917.28 and 246.26 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.51 : 917.28 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.51/917.28 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.51x = 917.28 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.51x = 225,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,889.37/611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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