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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.34, 842.13 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.34, 842.13 and 374.22 is: 516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.34 : 842.13 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.34/842.13 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.34x = 842.13 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.34x = 315,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,141.89/610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.34

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