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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.17, 913.87 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.17, 913.87 and 366.23 is: 548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.17 : 913.87 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.17/913.87 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.17x = 913.87 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.17x = 334,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,680.21/610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.50

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