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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.29, 914.55 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.29, 914.55 and 263.54 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.29 : 914.55 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.29/914.55 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.29x = 914.55 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.29x = 241,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,015.93/610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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