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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 917.26 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 917.26 and 264.96 is: 397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 917.26 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/917.26 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 917.26 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 243,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,036.55/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.35

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