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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.24, 842.52 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.24, 842.52 and 377.52 is: 521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.24 : 842.52 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.24/842.52 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.24x = 842.52 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.24x = 318,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,068.15/610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.22

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