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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.78, 915.88 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.78, 915.88 and 367.24 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.78 : 915.88 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.78/915.88 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.78x = 915.88 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.78x = 336,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,347.77/610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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