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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.56, 841.92 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.56, 841.92 and 403.20 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.56 : 841.92 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.56/841.92 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.56x = 841.92 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.56x = 339,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,462.14/610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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