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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.59, 915.85 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.59, 915.85 and 368.61 is: 552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.59 : 915.85 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.59/915.85 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.59x = 915.85 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.59x = 337,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,591.47/610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.89

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