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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.86, 918.18 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.86, 918.18 and 265.14 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.86 : 918.18 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.86/918.18 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.86x = 918.18 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.86x = 243,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,446.25/611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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