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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 915.74 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 915.74 and 245.20 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 915.74 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/915.74 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 915.74 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 224,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,539.45/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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