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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.43, 842.49 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.43, 842.49 and 361.83 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.43 : 842.49 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.43/842.49 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.43x = 842.49 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.43x = 304,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,838.16/610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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