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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 843.04 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 843.04 and 378 is: 521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 843.04 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/843.04 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 843.04 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 318,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,669.59/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.66

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