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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.80, 916.86 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.80, 916.86 and 245.84 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.80 : 916.86 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.80/916.86 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.80x = 916.86 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.80x = 225,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,400.86/610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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