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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 917.84 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 917.84 and 246.39 is: 369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 917.84 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/917.84 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 917.84 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 226,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,146.60/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.73

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