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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 916.79 and 246.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 916.79 and 246.00 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 916.79 = 246.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/916.79 = 246.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 916.79 × 246.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 225,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,532.55/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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