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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 842.44 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 842.44 and 377.52 is: 521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 842.44 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/842.44 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 842.44 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 318,037.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,037.95/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.00

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