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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.56, 914.88 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.56, 914.88 and 268.16 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.56 : 914.88 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.56/914.88 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.56x = 914.88 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.56x = 245,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,334.22/610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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