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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 915.76 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 915.76 and 240.29 is: 360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 915.76 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/915.76 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 915.76 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 220,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,043.39/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.43

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