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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 917.91 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 917.91 and 246.42 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 917.91 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/917.91 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 917.91 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 226,191.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,191.38/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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