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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 917.76 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 917.76 and 246.60 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 917.76 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/917.76 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 917.76 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 226,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,319.62/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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