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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 915.60 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 915.60 and 366.57 is: 549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 915.60 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/915.60 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 915.60 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 335,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,631.49/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.87

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