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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.22, 842.08 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.22, 842.08 and 361.56 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.22 : 842.08 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.22/842.08 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.22x = 842.08 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.22x = 304,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,462.44/610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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