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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.05, 841.80 and 374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.05, 841.80 and 374.06 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.05 : 841.80 = 374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.05/841.80 = 374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.05x = 841.80 × 374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.05x = 314,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,879.50/610.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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