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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.93, 842.97 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.93, 842.97 and 362.26 is: 499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.93 : 842.97 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.93/842.97 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.93x = 842.97 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.93x = 305,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,374.31/610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.85

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