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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 917.73 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 917.73 and 246.51 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 917.73 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/917.73 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 917.73 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 226,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,229.62/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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