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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610, 915.36 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610, 915.36 and 268 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 915.36 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/915.36 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 915.36 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 245,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,316.48/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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