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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.78, 842.58 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.78, 842.58 and 361.98 is: 499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.78 : 842.58 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.78/842.58 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.78x = 842.58 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.78x = 304,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,997.11/610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.36

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