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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 842.05 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 842.05 and 361.62 is: 499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 842.05 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/842.05 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 842.05 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 304,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,505.73/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.04

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