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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.13, 842.01 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.13, 842.01 and 361.39 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.13 : 842.01 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.13/842.01 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.13x = 842.01 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.13x = 304,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,293.99/610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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