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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.47, 916.02 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.47, 916.02 and 245.52 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.47 : 916.02 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.47/916.02 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.47x = 916.02 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.47x = 224,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,901.23/610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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