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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 841.72 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 841.72 and 374.26 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 841.72 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/841.72 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 841.72 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 315,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,022.13/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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