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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.46, 916.04 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.46, 916.04 and 245.51 is: 368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.46 : 916.04 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.46/916.04 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.46x = 916.04 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.46x = 224,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,894.21/610.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.40

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