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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.14, 841.95 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.14, 841.95 and 361.54 is: 498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.14 : 841.95 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.14/841.95 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.14x = 841.95 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.14x = 304,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,399.66/610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.90

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