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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.41, 842.22 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.41, 842.22 and 361.74 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.41 : 842.22 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.41/842.22 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.41x = 842.22 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.41x = 304,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,664.66/610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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