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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.92, 843.08 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.92, 843.08 and 362.30 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.92 : 843.08 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.92/843.08 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.92x = 843.08 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.92x = 305,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,441.86/610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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