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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 916.83 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 916.83 and 245.79 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 916.83 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/916.83 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 916.83 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 225,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,347.65/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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