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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.32, 842 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.32, 842 and 377.28 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.32 : 842 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.32/842 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.32x = 842 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.32x = 317,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,669.76/610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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