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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 917.55 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 917.55 and 264.83 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 917.55 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/917.55 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 917.55 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 242,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,990.18/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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