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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.55, 842.33 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.55, 842.33 and 400.84 is: 553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.55 : 842.33 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.55/842.33 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.55x = 842.33 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.55x = 337,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,643.19/610.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.01

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