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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 842.51 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 842.51 and 374.56 is: 516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 842.51 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/842.51 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 842.51 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 315,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,569.38/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.75

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