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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.51, 915.54 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.51, 915.54 and 263.83 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.51 : 915.54 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.51/915.54 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.51x = 915.54 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.51x = 241,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,546.92/610.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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