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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.62, 917.82 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.62, 917.82 and 246.34 is: 369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.62 : 917.82 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.62/917.82 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.62x = 917.82 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.62x = 226,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,095.78/611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.67

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