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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.36, 916.07 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.36, 916.07 and 245.40 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.36 : 916.07 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.36/916.07 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.36x = 916.07 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.36x = 224,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,803.58/610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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