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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.57, 915.87 and 367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.57, 915.87 and 367.30 is: 550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.57 : 915.87 = 367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.57/915.87 = 367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.57x = 915.87 × 367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.57x = 336,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,399.05/610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.96

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