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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 917.73 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 917.73 and 241.59 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 917.73 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/917.73 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 917.73 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 221,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,717.83/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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