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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 916.52 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 916.52 and 245.76 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 916.52 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/916.52 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 916.52 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 225,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,242.73/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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