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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.34, 842.31 and 400.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.34, 842.31 and 400.61 is: 552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.34 : 842.31 = 400.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.34/842.31 = 400.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.34x = 842.31 × 400.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.34x = 337,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,439.91/610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.88

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