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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.57, 917.04 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.57, 917.04 and 241.27 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.57 : 917.04 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.57/917.04 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.57x = 917.04 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.57x = 221,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,248.45/611.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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