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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.14, 842 and 374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.14, 842 and 374.07 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.14 : 842 = 374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.14/842 = 374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.14x = 842 × 374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.14x = 314,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,966.94/610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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