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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.34, 842.38 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.34, 842.38 and 377.42 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.34 : 842.38 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.34/842.38 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.34x = 842.38 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.34x = 317,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,931.06/610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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