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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.68, 917.53 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.68, 917.53 and 264.74 is: 397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.68 : 917.53 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.68/917.53 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.68x = 917.53 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.68x = 242,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,909.38/611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.12

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