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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.39, 842.49 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.39, 842.49 and 377.38 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.39 : 842.49 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.39/842.49 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.39x = 842.49 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.39x = 317,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,934.66/610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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