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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 915.35 and 263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 915.35 and 263.77 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 915.35 = 263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/915.35 = 263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 915.35 × 263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 241,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,439.25/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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