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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 916.35 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 916.35 and 245.41 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 916.35 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/916.35 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 916.35 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 224,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,878.24/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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