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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.68, 916.80 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.68, 916.80 and 264.96 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.68 : 916.80 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.68/916.80 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.68x = 916.80 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.68x = 242,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,915.33/611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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