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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.74, 917.75 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.74, 917.75 and 264.93 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.74 : 917.75 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.74/917.75 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.74x = 917.75 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.74x = 243,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,139.51/611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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