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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.39, 842.36 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.39, 842.36 and 371.12 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.39 : 842.36 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.39/842.36 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.39x = 842.36 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.39x = 312,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,616.64/610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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