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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.71, 916.75 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.71, 916.75 and 245.75 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.71 : 916.75 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.71/916.75 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.71x = 916.75 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.71x = 225,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,292.19/610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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