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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.84, 915.58 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.84, 915.58 and 264.12 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.84 : 915.58 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.84/915.58 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.84x = 915.58 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.84x = 241,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,822.99/610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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