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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.22, 842.31 and 400.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.22, 842.31 and 400.77 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.22 : 842.31 = 400.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.22/842.31 = 400.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.22x = 842.31 × 400.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.22x = 337,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,572.58/610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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