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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 842.81 and 362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 842.81 and 362.27 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 842.81 = 362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/842.81 = 362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 842.81 × 362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 305,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,325.07/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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