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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.84, 915.86 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.84, 915.86 and 240.62 is: 360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.84 : 915.86 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.84/915.86 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.84x = 915.86 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.84x = 220,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,374.05/610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.77

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