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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.58, 916.68 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.58, 916.68 and 241.11 is: 361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.58 : 916.68 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.58/916.68 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.58x = 916.68 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.58x = 221,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,020.71/611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.39

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