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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 842.49 and 374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 842.49 and 374.54 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 842.49 = 374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/842.49 = 374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 842.49 × 374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 315,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,541.99/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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