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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.29, 915.30 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.29, 915.30 and 245.16 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.29 : 915.30 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.29/915.30 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.29x = 915.30 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.29x = 224,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,394.95/610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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