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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.82, 916.23 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.82, 916.23 and 245.36 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.82 : 916.23 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.82/916.23 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.82x = 916.23 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.82x = 224,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,801.61/610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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