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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.41, 915.27 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.41, 915.27 and 240.33 is: 360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.41 : 915.27 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.41/915.27 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.41x = 915.27 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.41x = 219,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,966.84/610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.36

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