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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 842.36 and 400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 842.36 and 400.56 is: 552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 842.36 = 400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/842.36 = 400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 842.36 × 400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 337,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,415.72/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.49

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