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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.71, 915.51 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.71, 915.51 and 240.77 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.71 : 915.51 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.71/915.51 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.71x = 915.51 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.71x = 220,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,427.34/610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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