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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.10, 914.48 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.10, 914.48 and 263.38 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.10 : 914.48 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.10/914.48 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.10x = 914.48 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.10x = 240,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,855.74/610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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