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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 914.35 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 914.35 and 366.74 is: 549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 914.35 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/914.35 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 914.35 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 335,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,328.72/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.27

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