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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 917.73 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 917.73 and 246.42 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 917.73 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/917.73 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 917.73 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 226,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,147.03/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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