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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.08, 841.78 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.08, 841.78 and 344.52 is: 475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.08 : 841.78 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.08/841.78 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.08x = 841.78 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.08x = 290,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,010.05/610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.36

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