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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.89, 842.94 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.89, 842.94 and 362.22 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.89 : 842.94 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.89/842.94 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.89x = 842.94 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.89x = 305,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,329.73/610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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