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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.58, 915.88 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.58, 915.88 and 245.14 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.58 : 915.88 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.58/915.88 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.58x = 915.88 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.58x = 224,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,518.82/610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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