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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 918.18 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 918.18 and 265.29 is: 398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 918.18 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/918.18 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 918.18 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 243,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,583.97/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.09

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