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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.08, 841.86 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.08, 841.86 and 377.16 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.08 : 841.86 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.08/841.86 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.08x = 841.86 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.08x = 317,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,515.92/610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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