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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.48, 916.40 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.48, 916.40 and 245.52 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.48 : 916.40 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.48/916.40 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.48x = 916.40 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.48x = 224,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,993.30/610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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