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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 915.42 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 915.42 and 245.32 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 915.42 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/915.42 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 915.42 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 224,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,570.83/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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