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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 915.36 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 915.36 and 245.28 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 915.36 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/915.36 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 915.36 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 224,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,519.50/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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