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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 916.29 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 916.29 and 264.51 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 916.29 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/916.29 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 916.29 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 242,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,367.87/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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