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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 842.33 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 842.33 and 348.41 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 842.33 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/842.33 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 842.33 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 293,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,476.20/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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