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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.40, 842.40 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.40, 842.40 and 377.60 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.40 : 842.40 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.40/842.40 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.40x = 842.40 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.40x = 318,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,090.24/610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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