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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 917.10 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 917.10 and 367.68 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 917.10 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/917.10 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 917.10 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 337,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,199.33/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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