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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.29, 914.99 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.29, 914.99 and 245.34 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.29 : 914.99 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.29/914.99 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.29x = 914.99 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.29x = 224,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,482.42/610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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