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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.25, 841.86 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.25, 841.86 and 374.12 is: 516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.25 : 841.86 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.25/841.86 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.25x = 841.86 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.25x = 314,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,956.66/610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.11

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