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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.86, 843.03 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.86, 843.03 and 371.64 is: 512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.86 : 843.03 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.86/843.03 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.86x = 843.03 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.86x = 313,303.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,303.67/610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.89

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