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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610, 841.60 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610, 841.60 and 344.40 is: 475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 841.60 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/841.60 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 841.60 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 289,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,847.04/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.16

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