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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.60, 916.37 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.60, 916.37 and 245.63 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.60 : 916.37 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.60/916.37 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.60x = 916.37 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.60x = 225,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,087.96/610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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