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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.42, 914.24 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.42, 914.24 and 366.47 is: 548.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.42 : 914.24 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.42/914.24 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.42x = 914.24 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.42x = 335,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,044.73/610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.88

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