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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.17, 841.58 and 397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.17, 841.58 and 397.53 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.17 : 841.58 = 397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.17/841.58 = 397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.17x = 841.58 × 397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.17x = 334,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,553.30/610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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