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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 915.18 and 245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 915.18 and 245.17 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 915.18 = 245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/915.18 = 245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 915.18 × 245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 224,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,374.68/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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