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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 915.40 and 244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 915.40 and 244.94 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 915.40 = 244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/915.40 = 244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 915.40 × 244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 224,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,213.81/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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