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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.52, 842.51 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.52, 842.51 and 361.96 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.52 : 842.51 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.52/842.51 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.52x = 842.51 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.52x = 304,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,953.72/610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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