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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.42, 916.21 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.42, 916.21 and 337.10 is: 505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.42 : 916.21 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.42/916.21 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.42x = 916.21 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.42x = 308,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,850.23/610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.96

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