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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.71, 842.82 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.71, 842.82 and 374.70 is: 517.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.71 : 842.82 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.71/842.82 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.71x = 842.82 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.71x = 315,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,804.65/610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.11

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