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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 917.62 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 917.62 and 216.72 is: 325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 917.62 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/917.62 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 917.62 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 198,860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,860.93/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.07

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