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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.54, 917.51 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.54, 917.51 and 246.23 is: 369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.54 : 917.51 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.54/917.51 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.54x = 917.51 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.54x = 225,918.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,918.49/611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.43

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