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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 842.68 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 842.68 and 362 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 842.68 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/842.68 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 842.68 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 305,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,050.16/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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