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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.43, 916.02 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.43, 916.02 and 245.16 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.43 : 916.02 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.43/916.02 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.43x = 916.02 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.43x = 224,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,571.46/610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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