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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.53, 915.51 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.53, 915.51 and 263.85 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.53 : 915.51 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.53/915.51 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.53x = 915.51 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.53x = 241,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,557.31/610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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