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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.80, 916.24 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.80, 916.24 and 264.20 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.80 : 916.24 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.80/916.24 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.80x = 916.24 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.80x = 242,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,070.61/610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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