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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 915.48 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 915.48 and 337.10 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 915.48 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/915.48 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 915.48 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 308,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,603.73/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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