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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 916.21 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 916.21 and 367.36 is: 551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 916.21 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/916.21 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 916.21 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 336,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,578.91/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.17

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