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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.49, 842.87 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.49, 842.87 and 377.75 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.49 : 842.87 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.49/842.87 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.49x = 842.87 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.49x = 318,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,394.14/610.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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