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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.10, 841.82 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.10, 841.82 and 374.09 is: 516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.10 : 841.82 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.10/841.82 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.10x = 841.82 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.10x = 314,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,915.56/610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.17

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