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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 915.89 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 915.89 and 245.31 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 915.89 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/915.89 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 915.89 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 224,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,675.75/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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