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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.85, 842.90 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.85, 842.90 and 362.18 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.85 : 842.90 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.85/842.90 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.85x = 842.90 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.85x = 305,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,275.50/610.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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