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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 916.93 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 916.93 and 264.88 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 916.93 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/916.93 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 916.93 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 242,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,876.42/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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