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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.73, 916.26 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.73, 916.26 and 245.77 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.73 : 916.26 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.73/916.26 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.73x = 916.26 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.73x = 225,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,186.93/610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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