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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.87, 918.05 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.87, 918.05 and 246.70 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.87 : 918.05 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.87/918.05 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.87x = 918.05 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.87x = 226,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,479.07/611.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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