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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.52, 842.46 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.52, 842.46 and 374.39 is: 516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.52 : 842.46 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.52/842.46 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.52x = 842.46 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.52x = 315,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,408.60/610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.62

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