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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.14, 842.15 and 399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.14, 842.15 and 399.94 is: 552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.14 : 842.15 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.14/842.15 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.14x = 842.15 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.14x = 336,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,809.47/610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.02

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