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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 841.99 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 841.99 and 361.50 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 841.99 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/841.99 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 841.99 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 304,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,380.59/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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