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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.25, 841.88 and 400.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.25, 841.88 and 400.67 is: 552.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.25 : 841.88 = 400.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.25/841.88 = 400.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.25x = 841.88 × 400.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.25x = 337,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,309.85/610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.74

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