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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 842.84 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 842.84 and 362.16 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 842.84 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/842.84 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 842.84 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 305,242.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,242.93/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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