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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.28, 842.17 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.28, 842.17 and 361.61 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.28 : 842.17 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.28/842.17 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.28x = 842.17 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.28x = 304,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,531.98/610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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