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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.87, 916.35 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.87, 916.35 and 245.62 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.87 : 916.35 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.87/916.35 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.87x = 916.35 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.87x = 225,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,068.08/610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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