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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.64, 842.84 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.64, 842.84 and 377.62 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.64 : 842.84 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.64/842.84 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.64x = 842.84 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.64x = 318,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,273.24/610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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