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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.22, 915.37 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.22, 915.37 and 258.76 is: 388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.22 : 915.37 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.22/915.37 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.22x = 915.37 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.22x = 236,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,861.64/610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.16

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