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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 916.07 and 391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 916.07 and 391.25 is: 587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 916.07 = 391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/916.07 = 391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 916.07 × 391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 358,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,412.39/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.08

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