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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.35, 841.97 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.35, 841.97 and 361.25 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.35 : 841.97 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.35/841.97 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.35x = 841.97 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.35x = 304,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,155.65/610.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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