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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.69, 916.74 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.69, 916.74 and 246.27 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.69 : 916.74 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.69/916.74 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.69x = 916.74 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.69x = 225,765.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,765.56/611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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