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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 915.15 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 915.15 and 263.24 is: 394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 915.15 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/915.15 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 915.15 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 240,904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,904.09/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.85

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