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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.48, 915.72 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.48, 915.72 and 245.18 is: 367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.48 : 915.72 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.48/915.72 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.48x = 915.72 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.48x = 224,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,516.40/610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.77

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