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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 917.61 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 917.61 and 241.64 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 917.61 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/917.61 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 917.61 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 221,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,731.28/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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