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