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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.17, 914.63 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.17, 914.63 and 244.80 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.17 : 914.63 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.17/914.63 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.17x = 914.63 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.17x = 223,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,900.20/610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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