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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.24, 915.72 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.24, 915.72 and 367 is: 550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.24 : 915.72 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.24/915.72 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.24x = 915.72 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.24x = 336,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,069.24/610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.72

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