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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.13, 842.00 and 344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.13, 842.00 and 344.59 is: 475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.13 : 842.00 = 344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.13/842.00 = 344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.13x = 842.00 × 344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.13x = 290,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,140.95/610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.54

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