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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.95, 917.78 and 246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.95, 917.78 and 246.55 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.95 : 917.78 = 246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.95/917.78 = 246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.95x = 917.78 × 246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.95x = 226,277.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,277.43/611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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