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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 915.72 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 915.72 and 264.16 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 915.72 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/915.72 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 915.72 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 241,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,896.60/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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