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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 916.14 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 916.14 and 264.16 is: 396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 916.14 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/916.14 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 916.14 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 242,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,007.54/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.27

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