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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.17, 841.82 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.17, 841.82 and 400.32 is: 552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.17 : 841.82 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.17/841.82 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.17x = 841.82 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.17x = 337,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,002.00/610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.31

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