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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 917.14 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 917.14 and 246.30 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 917.14 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/917.14 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 917.14 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 225,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,891.58/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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