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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.80, 914.94 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.80, 914.94 and 367.20 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.80 : 914.94 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.80/914.94 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.80x = 914.94 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.80x = 335,965.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,965.97/610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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