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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.35, 842.34 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.35, 842.34 and 348.36 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.35 : 842.34 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.35/842.34 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.35x = 842.34 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.35x = 293,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,439.18/610.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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