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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.14, 914.58 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.14, 914.58 and 263.22 is: 394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.14 : 914.58 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.14/914.58 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.14x = 914.58 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.14x = 240,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,735.75/610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.56

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