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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 915.58 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 915.58 and 245.23 is: 367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 915.58 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/915.58 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 915.58 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 224,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,524.78/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.81

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