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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.86, 918.33 and 246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.86, 918.33 and 246.91 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.86 : 918.33 = 246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.86/918.33 = 246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.86x = 918.33 × 246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.86x = 226,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,744.86/611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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