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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.82, 916.74 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.82, 916.74 and 264.41 is: 396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.82 : 916.74 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.82/916.74 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.82x = 916.74 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.82x = 242,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,399.98/610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.85

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