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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.21, 842.25 and 361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.21, 842.25 and 361.57 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.21 : 842.25 = 361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.21/842.25 = 361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.21x = 842.25 × 361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.21x = 304,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,532.33/610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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