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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610, 842.10 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610, 842.10 and 377.28 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 842.10 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/842.10 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 842.10 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 317,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,707.49/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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