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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.86, 842.82 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.86, 842.82 and 362.07 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.86 : 842.82 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.86/842.82 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.86x = 842.82 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.86x = 305,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,159.84/610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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