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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 842.52 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 842.52 and 374.49 is: 516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 842.52 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/842.52 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 842.52 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 315,515.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,515.31/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.61

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