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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.67, 842.67 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.67, 842.67 and 362.04 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.67 : 842.67 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.67/842.67 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.67x = 842.67 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.67x = 305,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,080.25/610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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