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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 917.84 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 917.84 and 246.36 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 917.84 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/917.84 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 917.84 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 226,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,119.06/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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