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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.58, 842.91 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.58, 842.91 and 377.84 is: 521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.58 : 842.91 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.58/842.91 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.58x = 842.91 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.58x = 318,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,485.11/610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.61

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