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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 842.12 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 842.12 and 344.77 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 842.12 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/842.12 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 842.12 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 290,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,337.04/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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