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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 842.40 and 344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 842.40 and 344.89 is: 475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 842.40 = 344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/842.40 = 344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 842.40 × 344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 290,537.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,537.44/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.90

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