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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 842.66 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 842.66 and 361.94 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 842.66 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/842.66 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 842.66 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 304,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,992.36/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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