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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.93, 843.03 and 362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.93, 843.03 and 362.21 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.93 : 843.03 = 362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.93/843.03 = 362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.93x = 843.03 × 362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.93x = 305,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,353.90/610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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