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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.79, 917.40 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.79, 917.40 and 265.11 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.79 : 917.40 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.79/917.40 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.79x = 917.40 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.79x = 243,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,211.91/611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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