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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.58, 916.86 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.58, 916.86 and 379.94 is: 570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.58 : 916.86 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.58/916.86 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.58x = 916.86 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.58x = 348,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,351.79/610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.53

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