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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.14, 915.57 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.14, 915.57 and 244.87 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.14 : 915.57 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.14/915.57 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.14x = 915.57 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.14x = 224,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,195.63/610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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