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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 915.63 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 915.63 and 245.12 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 915.63 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/915.63 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 915.63 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 224,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,434.65/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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