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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.81, 917.80 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.81, 917.80 and 246.57 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.81 : 917.80 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.81/917.80 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.81x = 917.80 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.81x = 226,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,296.12/611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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