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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 841.85 and 361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 841.85 and 361.59 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 841.85 = 361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/841.85 = 361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 841.85 × 361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 304,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,400.33/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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