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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.48, 916.04 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.48, 916.04 and 263.72 is: 395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.48 : 916.04 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.48/916.04 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.48x = 916.04 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.48x = 241,578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,578.07/610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.72

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