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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 842.95 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 842.95 and 358.93 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 842.95 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/842.95 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 842.95 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 302,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,556.98/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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