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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.86, 916.68 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.86, 916.68 and 264.14 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.86 : 916.68 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.86/916.68 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.86x = 916.68 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.86x = 242,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,131.86/610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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