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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.14, 841.82 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.14, 841.82 and 361.56 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.14 : 841.82 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.14/841.82 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.14x = 841.82 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.14x = 304,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,368.44/610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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