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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.48, 842.24 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.48, 842.24 and 377.76 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.48 : 842.24 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.48/842.24 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.48x = 842.24 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.48x = 318,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,164.58/610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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