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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 917.97 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 917.97 and 246.70 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 917.97 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/917.97 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 917.97 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 226,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,463.20/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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