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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 842.88 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 842.88 and 362.08 is: 499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 842.88 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/842.88 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 842.88 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 305,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,189.99/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.77

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