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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 842.99 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 842.99 and 358.77 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 842.99 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/842.99 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 842.99 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 302,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,440.89/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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