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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 918.12 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 918.12 and 265.36 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 918.12 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/918.12 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 918.12 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 243,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,632.32/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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