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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.85, 918.45 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.85, 918.45 and 246.89 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.85 : 918.45 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.85/918.45 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.85x = 918.45 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.85x = 226,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,756.12/611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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