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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 917.98 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 917.98 and 366.88 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 917.98 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/917.98 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 917.98 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 336,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,788.50/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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