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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.34, 915.17 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.34, 915.17 and 363.62 is: 545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.34 : 915.17 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.34/915.17 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.34x = 915.17 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.34x = 332,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,774.59/610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.23

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