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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.21, 914.67 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.21, 914.67 and 263.38 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.21 : 914.67 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.21/914.67 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.21x = 914.67 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.21x = 240,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,905.78/610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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