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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 917.66 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 917.66 and 246.56 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 917.66 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/917.66 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 917.66 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 226,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,254.28/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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