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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.80, 916.18 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.80, 916.18 and 245.50 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.80 : 916.18 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.80/916.18 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.80x = 916.18 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.80x = 224,922.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,922.19/610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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