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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.24, 841.86 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.24, 841.86 and 374.11 is: 516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.24 : 841.86 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.24/841.86 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.24x = 841.86 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.24x = 314,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,948.24/610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.11

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