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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.10, 842.06 and 361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.10, 842.06 and 361.42 is: 498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.10 : 842.06 = 361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.10/842.06 = 361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.10x = 842.06 × 361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.10x = 304,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,337.33/610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.83

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